TEMPORARY OPPORTUNITY Senior Administrator Location: Carlow Contract Duration: 4 Months (Temporary Agency Assignment) Hourly Rate: €28.83 Start Date: Immediate Start Were currently recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation in the agricultural sector for an experienced Senior Administrator to join their team on a 4-month temporary basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional with strong administrative skills and experience managing high-volume financial transactions and complex programme coordination.
Main Duties Programme Administration Serve as the main administrative point of contact for the Programme, liaising with scholars, supervisors, higher education institutions (HEIs), and internal stakeholders.
Lead the annual call for proposals, coordinating communications with reviewers, supporting supervisors, and preparing documentation for assessment panels.
Manage scholar requests related to extensions, terminations, programme changes, and leave.
Provide support and guidance to the programme team, including line management responsibilities for junior administrative staff.
Financial & Budgetary Oversight Administer monthly stipend and fee payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Assist with annual budget preparation, track budget performance, and contribute to variance analysis.
Reporting & Scholar Support Coordinate the annual scholar progress reporting cycle and compile comprehensive reports for senior leadership.
Offer direct support to scholars on financial processes, programme requirements, and administrative queries.
Process Development & Policy Identify opportunities for workflow improvements and recommend changes to boost operational efficiency.
Create and maintain up-to-date programme documentation, including policies and training resources.
Contribute to the planning and delivery of programme events such as inductions and development workshops.
Ideal Candidate: Level 8 degree in business or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in administration with budgetary and programme oversight.
Proficiency in MS Office Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Full clean driving licence .
If youre a detail-oriented administrator with strong organisational and communication skills, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a dynamic team and make a real impact on a meaningful programme Skills: administration financial administration senior administrator grants administrator